Description
Mediterranean Baked Feta Eggs deliver a sun-drenched flavor explosion straight from Greek kitchens. Creamy feta, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant herbs create a quick, elegant breakfast that transports you to coastal Mediterranean mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Cheese:
- 4 large eggs
- 8 ounces (226 grams) block feta cheese (or crumbled feta)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
Herbs, Spices, and Oil:
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh basil or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Arrange a medley of vibrant Mediterranean vegetables—ripe tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, aromatic onions, fragrant garlic, and verdant spinach—in a generously greased baking vessel.
- Position a creamy block of feta cheese at the heart of the vegetable landscape, creating a focal point of tangy flavor.
- Anoint the ensemble with a golden drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, then liberally dust with aromatic oregano, earthy thyme, fiery red pepper flakes, and a whisper of salt and black pepper.
- Transfer the seasoned composition to a preheated oven, allowing the vegetables to soften and the feta to become tantalizingly molten for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Gently excavate small cavities within the roasted vegetable terrain, carefully cracking eggs into these natural wells.
- Return the dish to the oven’s embrace, cooking until egg whites transform into a pristine opaqueness while maintaining luxuriously runny golden yolks.
- Extract the masterpiece from the oven, adorning it with a sprinkle of fresh, verdant herbs that add a final burst of aromatic freshness.
- Serve immediately alongside rustic crusty bread or warm pita, inviting diners to dive into this Mediterranean culinary landscape.
Notes
- Customize vegetable selection by using seasonal or locally available produce for maximum freshness and flavor variation.
- Swap dairy feta with plant-based alternatives like vegan feta or tofu crumbles for dairy-free and vegan dietary needs.
- Adjust cooking time for egg doneness by watching closely during final baking stage, as egg whites should be set but yolks remain creamy and soft.
- Enhance protein content by adding cooked chicken, chickpeas, or white beans directly into vegetable mixture before final egg baking step.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg